Toasted Walnuts Food

DAWN'S CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.
• Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. .
• Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers.

ROASTED / TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Take your walnuts and place them on the pan. (Do not chop until after they have baked).
• Place the walnuts in the oven and bake them at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Make sure you keep an eye on them until they are done so that they don't burn.
• Chop them to the consistency you need for your recipe.

TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• 3 ways to toast walnuts:
• •Bake walnuts on a cookie sheet, in a single layer, at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, checking frequently.
• •Microwave walnuts in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate on medium-high for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
• •Cook walnuts in a skillet at medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Regardless of method, walnuts can be toasted dry or with a dash of oil.